FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

ALLEY S OF MAIN ST

Carrying ALLEY S OF MAIN ST over EAST BIRCH CREEK

0.05 MI E OF HWY 395, Umatilla, Oregon

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
13 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: ALLEY S OF MAIN ST

The ALLEY S OF MAIN ST bridge in Umatilla, Oregon carries ALLEY S OF MAIN ST over EAST BIRCH CREEK. It was built in 1965, making it 61 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 9.8 meters (32 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 16 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Oregon bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. Its NBI inventory load rating is 12.6 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How ALLEY S OF MAIN ST compares

▼ 19.7
Load rating vs Oregon average (32.3 t)
Bottom 5%
Lower load rating than 95% of Oregon bridges
323
Bridges in Umatilla · 13 in Poor condition
ALLEY S OF MAIN ST 12.6 t
Oregon average 32.3 t

Live comparison across Oregon.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
28.3 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
1.3
Serviceability /30
12.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
12.6 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1965
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
9.8 m (32 ft)
Deck Width
5.6 m (18 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
16 vehicles/day
Structure Number
59C902000000002

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.

How to read this record

ALLEY S OF MAIN ST is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
  • Compare ALLEY S OF MAIN ST against other structures in Umatilla and across Oregon. Oregon bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for ALLEY S OF MAIN ST?

ALLEY S OF MAIN ST in Umatilla, Oregon has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is ALLEY S OF MAIN ST inspected?

ALLEY S OF MAIN ST's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 16 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. ALLEY S OF MAIN ST is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for ALLEY S OF MAIN ST?

ALLEY S OF MAIN ST has an NBI inventory load rating of 12.6 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining ALLEY S OF MAIN ST?

ALLEY S OF MAIN ST is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is ALLEY S OF MAIN ST and does age affect safety?

ALLEY S OF MAIN ST was built in 1965, making it 61 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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